Discover Nootdorp

When looking for a hotel in Nootdorp, it can be helpful to decide which aspects of the town you would like to focus on during your stay. Dobbeplas offers opportunities for outdoor activities, while the windmill, churches and historical information boards give the town an architectural and local history dimension. The Kortebaandraverij also provides an event date to plan around. The following highlights can help you consider nature, culture and travel dates together as you plan.

Dobbeplas: exercise and time by the water

Dobbeplas is a good starting point for cycling, walking and skating, as well as relaxing by the water. It lies between the built-up area of Nootdorp, Bieslandse Bos and De Balij. In the Dobbeplas area near Nootdorp, there is a 300-metre-long skating track in the car park near Molen de Vang. This specific track gives skating a dedicated focal point; cycling, walking and relaxing by the water are other options at Dobbeplas. When planning, you can decide whether a particular type of exercise or a broader outdoor experience is your main priority.

Windlust and the churches: different facets of local history

Windlust brings together a history rooted in Delft and its reconstruction in Nootdorp: in 1885, it was rebuilt there using the octagonal mill body and cap of a mill built in Delft in 1781. At Dorpskerk, a different historical detail takes centre stage: its monumental Assendelft organ was first used on 19 August 1770, and seven of its twelve stops have been preserved in their original form. While Windlust is shaped by its reconstruction and components from an older mill, the history of Dorpskerk can be traced through a specific instrument and its preserved parts. The church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew adds to this architectural history: it was built between 1869 and 1871 in the neo-Gothic style, based on a design by E. J. Margry.

Historical information boards in Nootdorp

There are historical information boards at six locations: on Veenweg in the car park of St. Bartholomeuskerk, on Dwarskade, by Molen Windlust, at the Viersprong at the Molenweg/Oudeweg intersection, on Laakweg at the Hogeveenseweg/Geerweg intersection, and by Dorpskerk on the church grounds. Individual boards may be moved or updated. If you are planning to visit a specific location, check where it is on site if needed.

Event date and visiting hours

In recent years, the Kortebaandraverij in Nootdorp has evolved into the Nootdorpse Paardendag and traditionally takes place on the first Tuesday in August. Visiting hours for Dorpskerk are scheduled for Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. These details offer different points of reference for planning your trip: a traditional event day in August and a Wednesday time slot for the church. Check the specific event dates before booking; contact Dorpskerk in advance to confirm whether a visit is possible during the scheduled hours.

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